Washburn University
Washburn University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Kansas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Topeka.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,691 students attend the school. Every year 39% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Washburn University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,868, and fees were $110. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,808 and $110 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students6,691 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 22 | 124 |
Master's degree | 9 | 36 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 5 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 1 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 126 miles radius of Washburn University
University of Kansas
25 miles away |
Emporia State University
50 miles away |
University of Missouri-Kansas City
60 miles away |
Graceland University - Independence
68 miles away |
Missouri Western State University
70 miles away |
North Central Missouri College - Maryville
100 miles away |
Northwest Missouri State University
101 miles away |
University of Central Missouri
107 miles away |
Wichita State University
125 miles away |
Pittsburg State University
126 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 05/01/1995 - 06/30/2016 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 11/20/1997 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2007 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $20 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $281/credit | |
In State Students | $281/credit | |
Out of State Students | $636/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $386/credit | |
In State Students | $386/credit | |
Out of State Students | $786/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $12,645 | $12,645 | $28,620 |
ADN | 70 | $19,670 | $19,670 | $44,520 |
BSN | 125 | $35,125 | $35,125 | $79,500 |
FNP | 50 | $19,300 | $19,300 | $39,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Washburn University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 40% | $4,790 |
Other Federal Grant | 11% | $900 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $1,183 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 62% | $5,044 |
Federal Student Loans | 55% | $5,292 |
Private Loans | 4% | $7,962 |
$13,170
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,435 |
$30,001 to $48,000$12,129 |
$48,001 to $75,000$13,953 |
$75,001 to $110,000$16,126 |
Over $110,000$15,649 |
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Student Population
5,873
Undergrads
818
Graduates
4,023
Women
2,668
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
66% |
Hispanic |
10% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
Black/African American |
6% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.